bash script question

[Polytropon]

On Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:06:34 +0100, Rolf G Nielsen <lazlar at lazlarlyricon.com> wrote:
> Why are you using bash? To make a shell script as portable as possible, 
> use /bin/sh. Bash is a third party shell, that isn't included in a base 
> installation (you're not using bash as root's shell, are you?). By using 
> /bin/sh, you make sure the script will run without having to install any 
> ports.

That's a very good advice. Using sh is strongly recommended
for maximal portability. Use sh if you're not requiring 
features that are bash-only.




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